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A Canterbury Tale
1944 2h 5m Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

A Canterbury Tale

★ 7.3 IMDb
Mystery & Thriller War & Military Drama Comedy
Three modern-day pilgrims investigate a bizarre crime in a small town while on their way to Canterbury.
Writer Michael Powell
Cast Eric Portman, Sheila Sim, Dennis Price, John Sweet
DP Erwin Hillier
Production Designer Alfred Junge
Music Allan Gray
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